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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On October 23, 2007, the Board of Directors of Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) voted to declare a dividend of 37 cents per share, payable on December 14, 2007, to shareholders of record on December 5, 2007. Additional financial information about Manpower Inc., including stock history and annual shareholder reports, can be found at http://investor.manpower.com/. Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN)...

Madison, Wisconsin…Over the course of time, central cities have continuously evolved and changed.  It has taken much effort, attention and vision to achieve what we see today.  In order to maintain a strong and vibrant downtown, we must continue to anticipate the needs and trends of our downtown stakeholders.   On Wednesday, November 7th, Downtown Madison Inc. (DMI) will welcome...

FORT ATKINSON, Wis., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Next Of Kin Registry (NOKR) is a FREE emergency contact system developed by the NOKR organization. The organization has initiated contact with the San Diego County Office of Emergency Service and FEMA to offer any assistance possible to help reunify individuals and families displaced by the tragic fires taking place in...

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second time in three years, The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) has named Accenture (NYSE:ACN) its Annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award winner. NAMWOLF is a national trade association that advocates for increased use of minority- and women-owned law firms by major corporations and public entities throughout the United States. The...

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) today announced that Ulice Payne, Jr. has been appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately, and will serve on the board's Audit Committee. "Ulice's extensive experience in helping clients navigate complex international business issues will be a tremendous asset to the board as we continue to expand our business throughout the...

MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW) at its meeting today, declared its regular quarterly dividend of 2 cents per share of common stock, payable on December 10, 2007, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2007. About the Manitowoc Company The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers...

Laureate Receives $40,000 Prize for Innovation and Leadership NORMAN, Okla., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Jury members convening at the University of Oklahoma in Norman announced Robert J. Marzano as this year's recipient of the Brock International Prize in Education. The annual award is to recognize an individual for innovative and effective ideas in education resulting in a significant impact...

GREEN BAY, Wis. – October 24, 2007 – Schneider National, Inc., a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, announced today the receipt of its second consecutive Environmental Excellence Award. The award, earned by Schneider for demonstrating leadership in conserving energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation and freight activities, is given by the U.S. Environmental...

Mercy Medical and St. Elizabeth receive national recognitionNEW NORTH, October 23, 2007 – Good schools, recreational opportunities, and top notch available and affordable health care services are key factors in a region’s ability to attract and retain quality workers and potential employers.   The New North is fortunate to have all three.  As reported in the Oshkosh Northwestern, Mercy Medical...

METRO AREAS MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman today announced September 2007 unemployment rates for the state’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSA).  "Falling in line with September statewide labor market statistics, each of Wisconsin's 12 Metropolitan Statistical Areas and all 72 counties experienced a drop or no change in their unemployment rate last month, providing welcome news...

MADISON – The Department of Commerce (Commerce) chose the 20th anniversary of the Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WIBC) to officially announce the state’s newest initiative for women-owned businesses. “In today’s competitive market, it’s imperative that businesses find ways in which to stand out from the rest,” said Secretary Mary P. Burke. “The Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) designation is a great...

MADISON - From May 1, 2007 through October 1, 2007, Wisconsin collected over $1.5 million through the Multistate Tax Shelter Voluntary Compliance Program. This program encouraged taxpayers to pay taxes they previously avoided using transactions identified as “abusive tax shelters.” The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) coordinated this program.   In the recently agreed upon compromise budget, Governor Doyle included a...

Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today named Gerald Pace as the new City Treasurer. The City Treasurer is responsible for managing the city’s assets, including the City and the Madison Metropolitan School District’s $400 million investment portfolio. Pace was formerly the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Revenue.   “Gerald Pace brings a wealth of experience to this critical position,”...